Pneumocystis
A genus of ascomycetous FUNGI, family Pneumocystidaceae, order Pneumocystidales. It includes various host-specific species causing PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in humans and other MAMMALS.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. <i>Pneumocystis jirovecii</I>, shown by direct fluorescent antibodies.
Figure 1. Pneumocystis jirovecii, shown by direct fluorescent antibodies.
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A man with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and increasing dyspnea for one week.
A woman with HIV infection and cough, dyspnea on exertion and fevers.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification